Reading Voluntary Action
Also known as: R V a
The promotion and support of voluntary action in the greater Reading area.
Activities & Mission
The promotion and support of voluntary action in the greater Reading area.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 80% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 70% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £722,697 | £738,923 | £738,923 | £275,829 | £186,709 | 19 / 20 |
| 2024 | £696,961 | £694,469 | £694,469 | £149,352 | £149,352 | 20 / 30 |
| 2023 | £731,503 | £780,885 | £780,885 | £74,515 | £2 | 22 / 35 |
| 2022 | £612,114 | £664,001 | £664,001 | -£520,105 | £192,372 | 20 / 42 |
| 2021 | £493,462 | £514,737 | 0 / 151 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Reading Voluntary Action
What does Reading Voluntary Action do?
The promotion and support of voluntary action in the greater Reading area.
How much income did Reading Voluntary Action report in 2025?
Reading Voluntary Action reported total income of £723k and reported expenditure of £739k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Reading Voluntary Action?
Reading Voluntary Action has a program ratio of 102.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Reading Voluntary Action registered as a charity?
Reading Voluntary Action was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 April 1995 as charity number 1045782. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Reading Voluntary Action?
Reading Voluntary Action is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Reading Voluntary Action operate?
Reading Voluntary Action operates in Reading, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Reading Voluntary Action a registered charity?
Yes — Reading Voluntary Action is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1045782.
Details
35-39 London Street
READING
RG1 4PS
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated